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    The document provides an overview of literature from the pre-Spanish period in the Philippines. It discusses the indigenous writing system of Baybayin, as well as various genres of literature that existed including legends, folktales, epics, folk songs, chants, sayings, and riddles. The literature reflected early Filipino customs and culture and was used for entertainment, worship, and imparting lessons.

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    The document provides an overview of literature from the pre-Spanish period in the Philippines. It discusses the indigenous writing system of Baybayin, as well as various genres of literature that existed including legends, folktales, epics, folk songs, chants, sayings, and riddles. The literature reflected early Filipino customs and culture and was used for entertainment, worship, and imparting lessons.

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    Pre-Spanish

    Period
    History Background

    Our forefathers already have a body of literature even before the arrival
    of the Spaniards. They have customs and traditions comparable to other
    parts of the globe.

    We have our own system of writing called Baybayin consisting of 3


    vowels and 14 consonants. Baybayin came from the word “baybay”
    which means “spelling”.

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    PRE – SPANISH PROSE
    Pre-Spanish Prose

    LEGENDS
    Pre-Spanish legends are fictitious narratives which explain the origin
    of things, places, or names. The early Filipino customs are also
    depicted in them as it entertains the people during gatherings and
    occasions.

    “The Legend of the Tagalog” of the Tagalogs

    “The Legend of the Philippine Archipelago” of the Visayans.

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    Pre-Spanish Prose

    Folktales
    Folktales are stories made up about life, adventures,
    love, horror and humor where one can derive lessons
    about life.
    “The Sun and the Wind” and

    “The Boy who became a Stone” of the Tingguians.

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    Pre-Spanish Poetry
    Pre-Spanish Poetry

    Epics
    Epics are long narrative poems in which a series of heroic achievements or events
    usually of a hero involving supernatural forces/phenomena.

    Biag ni Lam-ang from Ilokanos Hudhod hi Aliguyon from Ifugaos

    Source: http://hannahhyung088.blogspot.com Source: http://rizatormis.blogspot.com

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    Pre-Spanish Poetry

    Folk songs
    Folksongs are the oldest forms of Philippine Literature that emerged which are
    composed mostly of 12 syllables per line of four in a verse. These songs mirrored
    the culture of each group singing specific song per occasion/celebration/activities.

    Kundiman – Songs of Love/Serenading songs


    Walay Angay Silayan
    Ay Kalisud Kumintang
    No Duaduaem Pay Pamulinawen

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    Pre-Spanish Poetry

    Dalit – Worship songs


    Dung – aw
    Tagulaylay

    Oyayi/Hele – Lullaby songs

    Diana/Danaya – Wedding songs


    Dal-lot

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    Pre-Spanish Poetry

    Epigrams
    These have been customarily used and served as laws or rules on good behavior.
    These are like allegories or parables that impart lessons for the youth consisting of
    couplets (2-lines) which usually have rhyming end-syllables.

    “Aaanhin pa ang damo, kung patay na ang kabayo.”


    “Sa marunong umunawa, sukat ang salita.”

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    Pre-Spanish Poetry

    riddles
    These are made up of one or two measured lines which may consist of 4 to 12
    syllables. They are often used to stir a thought-provoking questions. They are
    often used for entertainment purposes during gatherings and celebrations.

    “Maliit pa si kumpare, umaakyat na sa torre.”


    “Isda ko sa Mariveles, nasa loob ang kaliskis.”

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    Pre-Spanish Poetry

    chants
    These are sometimes in witchcraft or enchantment often with an
    accompanying “Anting-anting” (amulet or talisman).

    Among the Visayans: “Ikaw na nagnakaw ng mais ko, lumuwa sana


    ang mga mata mo, mamaga sana ang kamay mo, parusahan ka ng
    mga anito.”
    Among the Tagalogs: “Tabi-tabi po kayo, ako’y magbubuhos ng tubig at
    mainit ito, kung masaktan ko kayo, pagpasensiyahan niyo na po.”

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    Pre-Spanish Poetry

    sayings
    They are used to emphasize lessons for the youth and these lessons
    are explicitly stated.

    “Pag may itinanim, may aanihin.”


    “Ang maglakad ng matulin, pag natinik ay malalim.”

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    The fool doth think he is wise, but
    the wise man knows himself to be
    a fool

    William Shakespeare

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    references

    ✣ Balsomo T. B. et.al. (2013, August 25). Genres Of Music During Spanish Time. Retrieved from
    https://www.slideshare.net/teruzmo_647/genres-of-music-during-spanish-time
    ✣ Bibashenry (2015, June 21). Music of the Philippines during Pre-Spanish Era. Retrieved from
    https://www.slideshare.net/bibashenry/music-of-the-philippines-during-pre-spanish-era
    ✣ Salirickandres (2016, July 3). PRE-SPANISH PERIOD. Retrieved from
    https://salirickandres.altervista.org

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